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Serbia: No-confidence vote looms, corruption allegations mount — FrontPages.eu, July 29, 2026

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Serbia's political landscape is dominated by an ongoing vote of no confidence in the government, with parliamentary debates extending into their third day. This comes amidst allegations of corruption, including an investigation into cash payments at a rally of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), led by Miloš Vučević, and questions surrounding the appropriateness of the Security Information Agency (BIA) conducting background checks on future Tax Administration employees. Meanwhile, the prosecution has declined to question Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, regarding a 'sound cannon' incident, citing a lack of public importance. Adding to the domestic concerns, a court has declared the acquisition of shares in the former industrial giant Energoprojekt illegal, marking a significant twist in its sale. The special law for the Belgrade Waterfront project is also being amended to extend expropriation deadlines. Public safety issues include the arrest of a Kosovo police officer in Sokobanja for alleged abuse, and the eviction of four families in Novi Pazar after a construction pit collapse damaged their homes. A lawyer also reported receiving threats after being mentioned by President Aleksandar Vučić, raising concerns about safety. The country is also bracing for a new heatwave, with the Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) predicting temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius.

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The Serbian government is currently facing a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly, with debates entering their third day. This political challenge is accompanied by several corruption-related issues, including an investigation into alleged cash payments at a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and questions about the BIA conducting background checks for Tax Administration employees. Additionally, the prosecution has decided not to pursue an interview with Ivica Dačić…

Vreme: Vote of Confidence in Government Today, Until Fainting

The extraordinary session of the National Assembly is nearing its end, with the Speaker of Parliament announcing that MPs will vote on the opposition's motion of no confidence in the Serbian Government.

N1: Third Day of Debate in Parliament on No-Confidence Vote for Serbian Government

Discussions in the Serbian Parliament regarding a no-confidence vote in the government have entered their third day.

Vreme: Cash for Votes at SNS Rally: Investigation Launched

The Third Basic Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a case regarding a criminal complaint against SNS President Miloš Vučević, filed after journalists discovered cash payments to attendees of a party rally.

N1: Criminal Charges Filed Over Rally 'Per Diem' Payments: Legal Violations Examined

Criminal charges have been filed concerning daily allowances paid for an SNS rally, with questions raised about which laws were broken and potential penalties.

Danas: Should BIA Check Future Tax Administration Employees?

A question is raised about the appropriateness of the Security Information Agency (BIA) conducting background checks on future employees of the Tax Administration, touching on potential implications for public service and security.

Nova: Prosecutors Won't Question Dačić on 'Sound Cannon,' Citing Lack of Public…

The prosecution has stated that they will not conduct an interview with Dačić concerning the 'sound cannon' incident, deeming it not to be information of public importance.

N1: Institutional Reaction Follows Political Spectacle: From Threats to Arrests

This story appears to cover a sequence of events including threats against an individual and subsequent arrests, framed as a political spectacle.

A court has ruled that the acquisition of shares in the former industrial giant Energoprojekt was illegal, marking a significant reversal in the company's sale. Separately, amendments are being made to the special law concerning the Belgrade Waterfront project to extend the deadline for property expropriation.

N1: Energoprojekt Sale Deemed Illegal by Court: Major Twist in Acquisition

A court has ruled that the acquisition of shares in the former giant Energoprojekt was illegal, marking a significant turn of events in the company's sale.

Danas: Energoprojekt Sale Reversal: Court Declares Share Acquisition Illegal

A court has declared the takeover of shares in the former industrial giant Energoprojekt illegal, marking a significant turn in the company's sale process.

N1: Belgrade Waterfront Law Amended to Extend Expropriation Deadline

The special law concerning the Belgrade Waterfront project is being amended to extend the deadline for expropriation of properties.

Several incidents highlight public safety and housing concerns across Serbia. A Kosovo police officer was arrested in Sokobanja on charges of abusing a local woman. In Novi Pazar, four families were forced to evacuate their homes after a construction pit collapsed, causing significant damage. Additionally, a lawyer reported receiving threatening messages after being mentioned by President Vučić, raising fears for her safety.

Nova: Kosovo Police Officer Arrested in Sokobanja for Abusing Local Woman

A member of the Kosovo police has been arrested in Sokobanja for allegedly imprisoning, beating, and mistreating a local woman.

Nova: Four Families Evicted in Novi Pazar After Construction Pit Collapses into Homes

A construction pit collapse in Novi Pazar resulted in walls, stairs, and garages caving in, forcing four families from their homes.

Danas: Four Families Displaced in Novi Pazar After Building Collapse

Part of a building with reinforcements, stairs, and a garage collapsed into a construction pit, forcing four families from Novi Pazar to evacuate their homes.

N1: Novi Pazar Families Evicted Due to Unsafe Housing Conditions

Four families in Novi Pazar have been evicted from their homes after a section of a construction site wall, including stairs and a garage, collapsed into a pit.

N1: 'A Target is Drawn on Our Foreheads': Lawyer Receives Threats After Being…

A lawyer reports receiving threatening messages after being mentioned by President Vučić and targeting the Informer outlet, expressing fear for her safety.

The Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) has issued a warning for a new heatwave expected to hit Serbia, with temperatures anticipated to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius starting soon and extending into early August.

Danas: New Heatwave in Serbia: RHMZ Predicts Temperatures Up to 40 Degrees Celsius

The Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) has announced the start of a new heatwave in Serbia, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.

Vreme: RHMZ Issues Warning: New Heatwave Expected in Serbia, Temperatures Up to 40…

The Republic Hydrometeorological Service has warned of a new heatwave in Serbia, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius starting Friday and lasting into the first week of August.

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